James Gary Derrickson, passionate about work, music

Memorial services for James Gary Derrickson, 61, of Thomasville, Ga. will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, June 13, at First Presbyterian Church, Thomasville. The Rev. Timothy Scoonover will officiate.

Mr. Derrickson passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at his residence. Born May 12, 1952, in Lewes, he was the son of the late Harry Derrickson and Earline Warren Derrickson. He was married to Mary Katherine Ennis who survives.

He worked for Flowers Foods as a business systems analyst and started and maintained his own software business called KD Development. He enjoyed computers and recording music. Work and music were his passion.

Other survivors include daughters Kelle Whitman of Tampa, Fla. and Devon Derrickson of Lewes; grandchildren Alex, Kyle, Phoenix, Ryan and Ava; and brother Bob Derrickson of Rehoboth Beach.

He was preceded in death by sister Sandra Steele.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Lewes-Rehoboth, 32409 Lewes Georgetown Hwy., Lewes, DE 19958, or Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 114 A. Mimosa Dr., Thomasville, Ga 31792. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest register at www.allenfh.com.